EmPark Designs and Learning LLC

I am in my 7th year of teaching. My first 5 years were in a TK-3 moderate/severe SDC class for students with Autism. I now teach a preschool SDC class for students with moderate/severe Autism. I love what I do!

My teaching style is highly structured, yet is constantly adapting based on the needs of my students. I have numerous routines and procedures in place, along with layers of behavior management systems. Due to the unique needs of my students, I create most of my teaching materials and classroom/behavior management materials on my own. It is my hope that other teachers can benefit from my materials through TPT!

-Graduated with Highest Honors from UCSB (2011) -UCSB Dean’s Honors (2007-2011) -UCSB Department of Psychology Exceptional Academic Performance Award (2011) -UCSB College of Letters & Science Academic Excellence Award (2011) -Co-author on published manuscript: C.R. Kemnitz, J.L. Mackey, M.J. Loewen, J.L. Hargrove, J.L. Lewis, W.E. Hawkins, and A.F. Nielsen (2010). Origin of Stability in Branched Alkanes. Chemistry: A European Journal, 16, 6942-9.

I graduated from UC Santa Barbara in 2011 with a B.A. in Psychology and minor in education and applied psychology. I graduated with highest honors, and departmental distinction. I completed my education specialist credential (mod/severe disabilities) at California State University Bakersfield in 2014. I also completed my master's degree in special education, specializing in moderate to severe disabilities. I hold both Autism and Early Childhood Education authorizations.

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